Category Archives: Mat-Su

This weekend in LGBTQ Alaska (5/27/11): 3 Pride fundraisers & annual Memorial Day picnic

Posted on Friday, 27 May 2011 by Melissa S. Green

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, which means it’s time for the Imperial Court’s annual Memorial Day picnic! But with Pride Month almost upon us, it’s also a weekend dominated by several fundraisers for Identity and Alaska Pride Fest 2011. Those events and more, plus a preview of what’s coming up next week. Continue reading →

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Wasilla High School & LGBT youth: A more complex picture

Posted on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 by Melissa S. Green

Last week we wrote about the “Bohemian Rhapsody” controversy at Wasilla High School and the wider picture for LGBT youth in Mat-Su schools. Since then, we’ve learned that things might be better for LGBT students at Wasilla High School than our story portrayed. Continue reading →

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Bohemian Rhapsody “too gay” for Wasilla? — Beyond the snark, bad situation for gay kids in Mat-Su schools

Posted on Friday, 13 May 2011 by Bent Alaska

Beyond the headline-catching absurdity of the short-lived Wasilla High School ban on “Bohemian Rhapsody,” there’s a more serious reality for LGBT students in the Mat-Su — one which hasn’t gained so much media attention. Continue reading →

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Lewis: I’m gay and from Wasilla, Alaska

Posted on Thursday, 5 May 2011 by E. Ross

The second video from Wasilla was uploaded today on I’m From Driftwood! After coming out, Lewis is met with religious fanatics at school but love and support at home. Watch Lewis: I’m From Wasilla, AK Thanks to Lewis for sharing … Continue reading →

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Driftwood to Wasilla: Moose Sausage from a Lesbian Hunter in Alaska

Posted on Thursday, 21 April 2011 by E. Ross

“Whenever people ask me about the Tour, I always tell them the surprise hit for me was our journey to Alaska.” The I’m From Driftwood team visited Alaska in November for their national LGBT story project, and the first video … Continue reading →

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Gay teen from Wasilla was assaulted, tires slashed, rejected by parents but looking ahead

Posted on Tuesday, 12 April 2011 by E. Ross

Cody had a horrible coming out. His college buddies at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and his brother and parents in Wasilla all reacted badly, only his sister is supportive. But he won’t let them ruin his life. The “I’m … Continue reading →

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April’s Trash Drag Spectacle in the Valley

Posted on Friday, 1 April 2011 by E. Ross

Aprils Follies, the Mat-Su Valley spring drag extravaganza, is back by popular demand, this time with two shows: 6 and 9 pm on Saturday, April 2. “A jammed-packed night of singing, dancing, and live entertainment from performers around Alaska and … Continue reading →

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Carrie Newcomer: An ally Before and After

Posted on Thursday, 24 March 2011 by E. Ross

Folksinger and straight ally Carrie Newcomer performs three concerts in Alaska this week, March 24–27, 2011, for her Before and After tour: Seldovia on Thursday, Anchorage on Saturday, and Palmer on Sunday. She was in Sitka last week. Continue reading →

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Gay AK: Get ready for late summer and fall events

Posted on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 by E. Ross

Gay AK is a semi-regular column with short news items and up-coming events for LGBT Alaska. This week, we have a variety of late summer and fall events in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and the Mat-Su. —- PFLAG Fairbanks has a … Continue reading →

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This Week (and next) in LGBT Alaska 7/9/10

Posted on Friday, 9 July 2010 by E. Ross

Several great events are happening this weekend, with two on Sunday: the Ray Boltz (Gay/Christian) Concert at MCC, and the Seven Deadly Sins Dinner at Mad Myrna’s… an interesting coincidence. On Saturday, the Comedy Hypnosis Show returns to Myrna’s. On … Continue reading →

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